This module aims to develop the student’s knowledge and skills in relation to the physical health assessment of patients specific to the student’s specialist area of clinical practice. At the end of the module the student will have advanced their practice in performing a problem-focused, age appropriate health assessment. The module will combine lectures, workshops, seminars, and e-learning and Kura cloud) based on clinical practice that is designed in a way to enhance application of learning to the clinical environment.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Critically appraise issues around public health, epidemiology, health promotion and health policy
Demonstrate safe and appropriate judgement and clinical decision making incorporating the appropriate assessment skills, interpretation of correctly ordered diagnostic tests and investigations
Demonstrate awareness of professional, legal and ethical issues including consent in complex cases
Demonstrate an ability to identify, evaluate and utilise research evidence to inform health assessment
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the common disorders or diseases associated with their specialist area of practice
Assessment
35078-02 : Presentation : Presentation (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: Oral PowerPoint presentation on a patient case 100%
Reassessment: Repeat failed presentation. (In the case of a repeat OSCE the student will only repeat the failed physical assessment)
